A residence permit is a document providing a foreigner the rights to reside in the Republic of Latvia for a definite period of time (a temporary residence permit) or permanently (a permanent residence permit).

A residence permit is necessary if a foreigner is willing to reside in the Republic of Latvia for a period of time exceeding 90 days within half a year counting from the first day of entrance.

Processing times and fees for residence permits if foreigner applies through the Embassy of Latvia in London:

during 6 weeks - £114 (£80 – state duty, £34 – consular duty)

during 4 weeks - £224 (£190 – state duty, £34 – consular duty)

during 3 weeks - £274 (£240 – state duty, £34 – consular duty)

There are special residence permit document processing fees for the spouses of the citizens of Latvia, non-citizens of Latvia and foreigners holding a permanent residence permit, their minor children and pupils and students of educational establishments or full time students:

during 6 weeks - £89 (£55 – state duty, £34 – consular duty)

during 4 weeks - £174 (£140 – state duty, £34 – consular duty)

during 3 weeks - £254 (£220 – state duty, £34 – consular duty) 

More information on residence permits you may find at the website: www.ocma.gov.lv

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